Gummy Bears: Who Invented These Sweet Treats?
Initially, Reigel’s bears were larger and slimmer than the common gummy bears available nowadays. In 1922, he derived the shape of his candy from the Dancing Bear or Tanzbären in German.

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Initially, Reigel’s bears were larger and slimmer than the common gummy bears available nowadays. In 1922, he derived the shape of his candy from the Dancing Bear or Tanzbären in German.